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  This is a Special Edition for: CaptainJack1.

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Howdy Folks,

Ever wonder how to make a Poser Figure from an object or a prop? :blink: ___ HUH?

Stay tuned ... and find out. ............  It might be easier than you think. :biggrin:

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Insert  "and case" into your note about spelling of part names.

Awk! Missed the right forearm internal name, needs case adjustment.

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"Ve haf you under surveillance!"

This is so, totally, cool!

I'm very excited. Seriously.

I've always wanted to be able to do this and never could seem to get the hang of it.

**Page 2 REPOSTED** with corrections.  Sorry for any inconvenience. ... ;=[

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@ LPA

Thanks for the ol' eagle eye but in the future, plse let me know of any errors B4 I post, ok?. :lol:

Thank you.

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@ Capn Jack

You're welcome.  Please feel free to ask questions at any time or you may email me directly.

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

BTW - You can get a FREE "Blockman" .OBJect (zip) file from
Dr Geep Studios for use with this tutorial. Use the  link below.

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Quote - @ LPA

Thanks for the ol' eagle eye but in the future, plse let me know of any errors B4 I post, ok?. :lol:

Tried that last week, you must have placed the memo in the circular file. :tt2:

If you do **not** want to use BlockMan, you can convert Poser's Mannequin figure to a prop using the Export/Import functions as shown on Page 3. (above)

If you are going to use ManneProp, there are a couple of minor changes we need to make.

We will do that ... next. 

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Quote - > Quote - @ LPA

Thanks for the ol' eagle eye but in the future, plse let me know of any errors B4 I post, ok?. :lol:

Tried that last week, you must have placed the memo in the circular file. :tt2:

Circular file ???     :blink:
Oh yeah ... Dat's da NaySayGuy's favorite file and he is an ex-spurt at using it. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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On this page (4) we will delete 3 of the ManneProp's groups.

We need to modify ManneProp's groups because ...

We want the ManneProp object and the BlockMan object to have the same named groups
so that we can use either one for this class.  Questions are always welcome.

Got you prop (object) ready?  Good, lets get started.

What's next ... ? :blink:

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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I'm saving a question for when my figure's arms start tearing off of its body like flesh off of a zombie, which is where I usually run into the wall trying this.

Time to review ... Your groups may not be in the same order as shown here but make sure that all the correct groups are present.

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Hey Cap,

That is a very common problem but we will not be addressing it for a while.

Stay tuned and you will see why.

I am trying to cover all the basic bases for someone else that may not have as much experience as you, ok?

Next ...  we will "tear" our object apart ! ........ ... :blink: ??? ___ HUH ???

****** NOTE ***  I will only be using "BlockMan" from here on in this class.***
But the same operations can be applied equally to either prop object.

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

edited 10/5/2019

Definitely following this one.

docandraider.com -- the collected cartoons of Doc and Raider

Hello,

I've been doing a bunch o' figure creation stuff lately and all-in-all it can be facinating, frustrating and really, really cool when stuff comes together.   Good luck to all those who want to pursue this, you'll find it  fun and rewarding.

take care

Quote - Hey Cap,

That is a very common problem but we will not be addressing it for a while.

Stay tuned and you will see why.

I am trying to cover all the basic bases for someone else that may not have as much experience as you, ok?

Oh, I would never want to rush things... the best recipes have to simmer just the right length of time. Or some such analogy as that.

 Just when you thought Dr Geep had covered every single aspect of Poser.. there's a new one ^_^

This is great. I did know how to do this in advance, but there's always room for improvement. And doc is great in that respect!

(I mean.. I can improve myself... not Teh Geep!)

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You just can't put the words "Poserites" and "happy" in the same sentence - didn't you know that? LaurieA
  Using Poser since 2002. Currently at Version 11.1 - Win 10.

Quote - (I mean.. I can improve myself... not Teh Geep!)

I dunno 'bout that... I always thought you were pretty close to perfect.

Who is "Teh geep?" ... Do I have some competition? :lol:

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Keep it coming! I remember there was a tut to make a simple figure in one of the Poser manuals, but I don't have manuals anymore. Please, please do continue Dr. Geep!

"A lonely climber walks a tightrope to where dreams are born and never die!" - Billy Thorpe, song: Edge of Madness, album: East of Eden's Gate

Weapons of choice:

Poser Pro 2012, SR2, Paintshop Pro 8

 

 

Quote - Who is "Teh geep?" ... Do I have some competition? :lol:

Only one. And His birthday was yesterday (the 21st)

Other than that, you're pretty high on my list of Pedestal People 

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You just can't put the words "Poserites" and "happy" in the same sentence - didn't you know that? LaurieA
  Using Poser since 2002. Currently at Version 11.1 - Win 10.

Pedal-stall People ? :blink: ___ Ain't that where people put their feet?

Uh oh, sure hope I don't fall off. :scared:

Thanks Trekkie.  

cheers
(teh)  dr geep
;=]

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Now, let's create a hierarchy for BlockMan, ok? :huh:

***But Wait !!! *** .... Something's missing ...... .. What is it? :blink:

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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What's this? Mannewhatzit returns?  I thought we were gonna use Blockman?

***But Wait !!! *** .... Something's STILL missing ...... .. What is it?

Next ... That "magic" Grouping Tool in action !!! ... ___ YEAH !

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Are you ready to make a Figure? ...

:scared: (gulp) Are, are we gonna use the dreaded Setup Room?

No, not yet.  First, we will use the Hierarchy Editor to:

1. Setup the hierarchy for BlockMan - (it's easier than you might think)
   ... and ...
2. Create the Figure

,,, Next ...

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

edited 10/5/2019

Lookin' great so far, and I'm continuing to look forward to each new step.

Thanks Cap.  I appreciate the feedback.

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Oh, no, the dreaded Grouping tool!!!!!!  Aaaaargh, run away!

"A lonely climber walks a tightrope to where dreams are born and never die!" - Billy Thorpe, song: Edge of Madness, album: East of Eden's Gate

Weapons of choice:

Poser Pro 2012, SR2, Paintshop Pro 8

 

 

Quote - Oh, no, the dreaded Grouping tool!!!!!!  Aaaaargh, run away!

No, no, we can get through this... deep breaths... yes, that's it, deep, cleansing breaths...

Ah, that's better.

I don't have a paper bag to breathe into.....I'm doomed.....no, no....."Blamo blasts stains out! We've all been Blamo-ed!!!!" (Fallout 3 reference)........I need a support group....Oh, no, not another "Group"......

"A lonely climber walks a tightrope to where dreams are born and never die!" - Billy Thorpe, song: Edge of Madness, album: East of Eden's Gate

Weapons of choice:

Poser Pro 2012, SR2, Paintshop Pro 8

 

 

Poser has a grouping tool?.....:huh:

Here I've been thinking all this time the term was just a euphemism for a remnant from Torquemada's toolkit.

Quote - I don't have a paper bag to breathe into.....I'm doomed.....no, no.....

Quick-- over to FreeStuff, there's one there.

Quote - Poser has a grouping tool?.....:huh:

Here I've been thinking all this time the term was just a euphemism for a remnant from Torquemada's toolkit.

See, now that's what I thought, but the good Doctor assures me that all will be well in the end, and I have considerable faith in the man.

Quote - > Quote - I don't have a paper bag to breathe into.....I'm doomed.....no, no.....

Quick-- over to FreeStuff, there's one there.

ROFLOL!!!

But I'm allergic to 100% virtual paper fibers! Whatever will I do???? (said with an overly dramatic sigh)

"A lonely climber walks a tightrope to where dreams are born and never die!" - Billy Thorpe, song: Edge of Madness, album: East of Eden's Gate

Weapons of choice:

Poser Pro 2012, SR2, Paintshop Pro 8

 

 

No problem... quick hop over to the Material Room, and we can replace that paper with plastic.

We do aim to please 'round here.

Okay, yeah Material room....change to plastic.....then place bag over head, hold firmly around neck, breathe in and out very quickly......and that's how you get that wonderful blue tint to the skin....maybe we should advise Bagginsbill of this technique for his VSS shader....

(BTW, I didn't have that model. I went and downloaded it. Thanks!)

"A lonely climber walks a tightrope to where dreams are born and never die!" - Billy Thorpe, song: Edge of Madness, album: East of Eden's Gate

Weapons of choice:

Poser Pro 2012, SR2, Paintshop Pro 8

 

 

You're quite welcome.

Y'know, it may be second nature to a designer of Bagginsbill's caliber, but a lot of people don't realize the importance of oxygen flow in designing a good material. Especially a blue one.

CaptainJack1

LOL!!!! Yeah, I've tried the underwater technique but it's just not as good as the ol plastic bag! And a lot less messy. With the water technique, I'd have to go and download a mop from somewhere. Ah, I think I will go drown my sorrows at Starbucks. This Poser couch potato needs the walkies. You are the intrepid trooper! Great fun!

(BTW, Dr. Geep, I've been meaning to ask you....and yes, I know I'm going back into ancient history and I hope you remember.....do you still have the Topless and Bottomless dancer animations you made once??????)

"A lonely climber walks a tightrope to where dreams are born and never die!" - Billy Thorpe, song: Edge of Madness, album: East of Eden's Gate

Weapons of choice:

Poser Pro 2012, SR2, Paintshop Pro 8

 

 

Quote - (BTW, Dr. Geep, I've been meaning to ask you....and yes, I know I'm going back into ancient history and I hope you remember.....do you still have the Topless and Bottomless dancer animations you made once??????)

??????????????????? :blink: ___ HUH?

Maybe you're thinkin' of someone else, maybe?

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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geep never did nothin like that!  not that they wouldn't be good, if'n he decided to do 'em, mind ye! :lol:

Hmmm, I could have sworn it was you, Dr. Geep, who had done those early animations. Poser 3 or Poser 4. The joke was that it was called Topless Dancer and you played the animation and it was just the hips, legs, and feet doing a little dance, the rest of the body had been made invisible....

"A lonely climber walks a tightrope to where dreams are born and never die!" - Billy Thorpe, song: Edge of Madness, album: East of Eden's Gate

Weapons of choice:

Poser Pro 2012, SR2, Paintshop Pro 8

 

 

Ok, let's get back to work ... :rolleyes: *___ Oh, ok, if we must.*

Here are a few things that are nice to know about using the Hierarchy Editor (HE).

Let's see how we can "move" and "parent" objects to make a hierarchy ...
...for our BlockMan Figure using the HE ... Next ...

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:blink:  *What ?
Use the Hierarchy Editor to make a hierarchy ?

Gosh, what a concept !*      :biggrin:

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Remember ...... practice makes perf ...... er, better.

It's easy ................. when you know how, n'est pas? :blink:

??? ............... Questions? :huh:

Now, let's create a hierarchy for our BlockMan Figure ... Next.

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Got it so far... frustratingly, I'm at the office right now with no Poser, so I can't play with this until this evening. I am, as the horsey-folk are wont to say, champing at the bit.

Please continue, Herr Doktor.

........... Good!

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Bookmarking. :)

Let me introduce you to my multiple personalities. :)
     BluEcho...Faery_Light...Faery_Souls.

Just follow the yellow brick ... er, the directions to make your hierarchy.

Your items may not be in the exact order as shown ...
... but make sure that all the parent/child relationships are correct.

Would you believe that we can make a Poser Figure now with only one mouse click?

Do you know where we need to "click?" ... :blink:

Next ...

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Uh oh, looks like there's trouble in paradise.

Can you tell what happened ... and why?

Next? ... :scared:

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Quote - Can you tell what happened ... and why?

Well, my first guess, in my case, would be because I angered the gods by entering the set up room. However, I'm trying not to be self-deprecating in this matter, so I'll just patiently await the next installment.

Sorry, never went into the Setup Room ... ... Guess again ... ;=]

Besides, that would take more than ONE click, no? :biggrin:

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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OK, I lied ... You might not be able to do it in 1 mouse click ... it takes 3 mouse clicks ... :biggrin:

Ok? :blink:

What's ... Next ... ??? :huh:

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Well, I'm still inclined to go with angry gods... they probably knew I was thinking of the setup room....

One click, huh? Well, I'm gonna guess... Auto Group?

How could I miss a button called "Create New Figure"?

Might be time for new reading glasses, geez...

Hi Capn,

Don't cha just LOVE those xposts. :lol:

;=]

Didja make yer figger?  Isn't it great? :blink: ... ????????

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Quote - Don't cha just LOVE those xposts. :lol:

Indeed... it's almost like we've got transporter technology.

Quote - Didja make yer figger?  Isn't it great? :blink: ... ????????

Not yet... Because of work and other scheduling issues, I'm not going to be able to try this last step until about ten PM this evening, which is in about ten hours for me. But I'm quite looking forward to it, I am.

On a side note, although I'm sure this has been asked and answered many times, is "geep" pronounced with a hard "G" as in Great, or a soft "G" as in "Generous"?

Or is the whole name actually pronounced Raymond Luxury-Yacht? :biggrin:

It is pronounced with a soft "G" as in George, like George Geep, Doc's little bro.

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Good to know, I'll file that for future reference. I really hate mispronouncing people's names.

You know, it's like the 4x4 ... Jeep, ok? :biggrin:

Maybe someday I'll tell the story behind the name ... but, not today. ... ;=

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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Gotcha... I've already told the tale of my name elsewhere at the ol' forums here, but that was a long time ago. Actually, I started a whole thread about it, IIRC. Perhaps I should dust off my story, too, at some point.

Hey ............. Go for it

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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'Kay... the thread with the story is here. That was back before I had my name changed (even before it could be changed) to match my most common nickname, Captain Jack. For those interested, the tale lies within.

Attached Link: This tutorial is continued HERE.

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BlockMan is sick ... Shall we fix him?  Click the link.

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

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